NSG 552 PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY
EXAM 3 STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS
WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS
Additional medications to use in mild to moderate alcohol
withdrawal - correct answer- carbamazepine
(Tegretol), Valproic acid or gabapentin
Alpha-2 agonists used in ADHD - correct answer-
clonidine, guanfacine
Alpha-2 agonists used in ASD - correct answer-
clonidine & guanfacine
Aripiprazole for ASD can be used in ages - correct answer-
6-17
Aversion symptoms with Disulfuram - correct answer-
flushing, N/V, HA, vertigo, SOB, hypotension, palpitation
Bupropions role in alcohol use disorder - correct answer-
Can diminish cravings for etoh, treat underlying
anxiety/depression
, CIWA assesses: - correct answer- n/v, tremor,
paroxysmall sweats, anxiety, agitation, tactile disturbances,
auditory disturbances, visual disturbances, headaches,
orientation
CIWA scoring - correct answer- <10=mild
10-15=moderate
>15=severe
Clonidine in ASD targets - correct answer- This
alpha 2 agonist hyperactivity and inattention
Delirium Tremens - correct answer- 48-96 hours
after last etoh consumption includes anxiety, anorexia,
nausea/vomiting, psychomotor agitation
Drug to treat cocaine intoxication with severe agitation -
correct answer- lorazepam
Drugs used in opioid withdrawal - correct answer-
Suboxone, Clonidine, bentyl
EXAM 3 STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS
WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS
Additional medications to use in mild to moderate alcohol
withdrawal - correct answer- carbamazepine
(Tegretol), Valproic acid or gabapentin
Alpha-2 agonists used in ADHD - correct answer-
clonidine, guanfacine
Alpha-2 agonists used in ASD - correct answer-
clonidine & guanfacine
Aripiprazole for ASD can be used in ages - correct answer-
6-17
Aversion symptoms with Disulfuram - correct answer-
flushing, N/V, HA, vertigo, SOB, hypotension, palpitation
Bupropions role in alcohol use disorder - correct answer-
Can diminish cravings for etoh, treat underlying
anxiety/depression
, CIWA assesses: - correct answer- n/v, tremor,
paroxysmall sweats, anxiety, agitation, tactile disturbances,
auditory disturbances, visual disturbances, headaches,
orientation
CIWA scoring - correct answer- <10=mild
10-15=moderate
>15=severe
Clonidine in ASD targets - correct answer- This
alpha 2 agonist hyperactivity and inattention
Delirium Tremens - correct answer- 48-96 hours
after last etoh consumption includes anxiety, anorexia,
nausea/vomiting, psychomotor agitation
Drug to treat cocaine intoxication with severe agitation -
correct answer- lorazepam
Drugs used in opioid withdrawal - correct answer-
Suboxone, Clonidine, bentyl
